First-grade Classroom Teacher

Description

St. Mary’s Catholic School in Temple, Texas, seeks a dynamic disciple of Jesus who loves to encounter and make the beautiful. We strive to form our students in wisdom and holiness.

The Classroom Teacher will bring the beauty of our faith alive for students and manage all classroom aspects. The ideal candidate should foster creativity and stimulate children's imagination, be capable of managing a classroom, and love what is good, true, and beautiful. If you are a committed professional, passionate about helping students grow closer to God while learning more about His creation, we invite you to apply today!

Philosophy of Education of St. Mary’s Catholic School:

We believe that God loves each child. Therefore, we must help our students love God and neighbor wholeheartedly; think, judge, and act with right reason; and use their education to embrace Catholic teachings and follow the example of Christ. To accomplish this aim, the school strives to create a Christian atmosphere of care and concern in which all children may grow toward their full potential spiritually, morally, intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically.

This is accomplished through encounters with what is good, true, and beautiful. The very nature of the child requires a coordinated education, the product of a cooperative effort among home, church, and school. Through this harmonious partnership, the aim of Catholic education is achieved.

We believe that the “effective Catholic School must call its pupils to the conviction that people are more important than material gain, justice is more important than success, love is more important than esteem, and that collaboration unites while competition divides. The truly successful Catholic School student is not necessarily successful in every endeavor, but one who accepts Christian responsibility for fulfilling personal potential and shares these gifts with others.”

(Texas Catholic Conference Education Department)

The First-grade Classroom and religion Teacher plans, guides, and evaluates students' learning processes. This position reports to the principal and has decision-making responsibilities within the school policies, philosophy, organization, and curriculum framework.

Catholic schools in the Diocese of Austin are canonically obedient to the Bishop and assist him in fulfilling his ministry and canonical obligations. Pastors, presidents, and principals serve as leaders of the schools to make Christ's mission present and enduring. To fulfill Christ's mission, the school leaders employ suitable collaborators, share Christ's mission with them, and entrust them with various responsibilities.

Positions employed in this School help extend the ministry of the School leaders in particular ways, as outlined in the job description. The employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the School leaders in the performance of their ministry, and therefore engages in ministry for the Church.

• Support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic education and the school's mission.
• Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Support and adhere to the standards of conduct and school policies and procedures.
• Plan instruction with logically sequenced objectives based on the curriculum, and submit lesson plans online.
• Provide appropriate material and resources for students to engage in learning.
• Use effective instructional methods and models in accordance with professional standards of practice.
• Use varied assessment tools to perform both formative and summative assessments.
• Provide instruction and assessment for understanding.
• Maintain current and accurate records in accordance with school policies.
• Practice positive, consistent discipline in classroom management.
• Communicate with parents regarding academic, behavioral, and safety concerns.
• Maintain a work schedule that maximizes availability to students, parents, and staff.

• Knowledge of the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Knowledge of subjects taught, instructional methods and strategies, and curriculum differentiation.
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